“Bambola” by Ten (of NCT/WayV) is a high-energy, English-language dance-pop song from his 2025 mini-album Stunner, featuring a mischievous character who manipulates others, using them as puppets. The lyrics center on themes of control, playful domination, and toxic relationships, with the titular “bambola” (Italian for “doll”) referencing a submissive partner.

Song Credits

  • Artist: TEN
  • Album: STUNNER
  • Released: March 24, 2025
  • Length: 2:41
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyricists: Pontus “Oneye” Kalm, Jakob Lindell, Lilian Axelsson
  • Composers: Pontus “Oneye” Kalm, Jakob Lindell, Lilian Axelsson

TEN “BAMBOLA” Official MV

TEN “BAMBOLA” Lyrics

English

Sheesh, you can’t fool me
Got your friends in the back, take a groupie
Sing along to a song, karaoke
Tropical touch, lookin’ fancy
Sheesh, so stupid
Wrapped ’round my finger, I’m Cupid
My God, I’m too lit
See the birds, hear them chirp like tweet-tweet

Yaba, daba, whatcha doin’?
Whom have you been talking to?
Use you like a bambola
‘Cause you do what I told you to
Yaba, daba, whatcha doin’?
Whom have you been talking to?
Use you like a bambola
‘Cause you do what I told you to

You don’t know what to say
Isn’t it so exciting?
Making you want to wait
Why would you bother fighting with?
I’ma get fly, controlling your mind, playing you like a doll
Aren’t we having fun? We can be gone like, I wanna get you, oh
Sometimes I wanna play with you real slow
I choose two, when to stop, and when to go
Love it when you’re under my control
So turn it up, up, up

Oh, I’m reaching for your soul, oh
One of these days, get ready
One of these times, you’ll take the bite
Whatever I want, I get it

Yaba, daba, whatcha doin’?
Whom have you been talking to?
Use you like a bambola
‘Cause you do what I told you to
Yaba, daba, whatcha doin’?
Whom have you been talking to?
Use you like a bambola
‘Cause you do what I told you to

I’ve been hearing talk around the town
That you say you’re one of a kind
And you’ve been telling every lie
Reaching for the sky, and then I grab and drag you down
‘Cause I say you’re the kind of type who’s gonna fall (Fall)
Okay, (Okay) there must be a way to flip this
Touché, (Touché) if you think you’re the one who make it

Oh, I’m reaching for your soul, oh
One of these days, get ready
One of these times, you’ll take the bite
Whatever I want, I get it

Yaba, daba, whatcha doin’?
Whom have you been talking to?
Use you like a bambola
‘Cause you do what I told you to
Yaba, daba, whatcha doin’?
Whom have you been talking to?
Use you like a bambola
‘Cause you, ’cause you

Yaba, daba, whatcha doin’?
Whom have you been talking to?
Use you like a bambola
‘Cause you do what I told you to
Yaba, daba, whatcha doin’?
Whom have you been talking to?
Use you like a bambola
‘Cause you do what I told you to

TEN “BAMBOLA” Meaning

Ten “Bambola” is a high-energy English dance-pop track from his mini-album Stunner, showcasing a bold and theatrical concept built around control, manipulation, and power dynamics.

At the center of the song is the metaphor of a “bambola” (Italian for “doll”), symbolizing someone who is easily controlled. Through lines like “Use you like a bambola”, Ten portrays a character who treats others like puppets pulling the strings and dictating their actions. This creates a dynamic where one side holds all the power, while the other becomes passive and obedient.

Rather than presenting this in a dark or heavy tone, “Bambola” leans into a playful villain persona. Ten embodies a mischievous, charismatic figure who enjoys being in control, adding a sense of theatricality and edge to the track. It’s less about realism and more about stylized storytelling and attitude.

Musically, the song is fast-paced, chaotic, and experimental, blending sharp beats with a vibrant, almost eccentric pop sound. This energetic production enhances the feeling of unpredictability, matching the character’s bold and unapologetic nature.

Overall, “Bambola” stands out as a track that explores toxic attraction and dominance through a dramatic, performance-driven lens highlighting Ten’s versatility and strong artistic identity.